A vertical freezer is similar to a low freezer in that they are both dedicated free-standing iceboxes. The difference is mainly in the height. A low cooler tends to be fairly low and opens from the top, horizontally. A standing freezer looks more like a tall fridge cooler, but it’s a dedicated icebox.

Haier

Haier is a luxury Chinese brand. They produce all kinds of white goods and electronics, but they began manufacturing fridges and iceboxes. A standing cooler from Haier gives you more compartment space and offers high-quality products at excellent prices.

Westinghouse

Westinghouse is a subsidiary of Electrolux and has an excellent reputation for producing popular upright freezers that are practical and perform well. So when you buy a standing icebox from Westinghouse, you can expect it to be simple, modern, and practical.

Fisher & Paykel

This brand is also excellent if you want to buy a standing cooler. They produce high-end iceboxes that use the latest technology and are covered by an extended warranty giving you confidence and recourse on your purchase. These iceboxes are contemporary, integrated, and varied.

0 – 150L

These standing iceboxes are small and compact; they are designed to fit under the counter and stand beside your existing fridge. The 150L capacity is enough to store everyday food in three or four drawers positioned one on top of the other. They are a convenient size and offer reversible door hinge options.

151L – 300L

If you have a larger family kitchen or operate a restaurant or cafe, you might prefer the 151-300L capacity standing icebox. These are usually as tall as a standard fridge freezer, but they only have storage capacity for frozen meals inside – you can expect around seven large compartments.

601L – 700L

Standing iceboxes that are 600 L capacity or more tend to fall into the commercial category; they would be too large and too expensive to run in an average home.

However, these iceboxes – often made from stainless steel with an exterior digital thermostat – offer businesses plenty of internal freezer space.

If I buy an upright freezer can I find matching upright fridges?

There’s some good news! Standing iceboxes are manufactured in standard sizes that are generally defined in terms of their litre capacity.

In addition, the same leading brands often make dedicated fridges in the same way, so it’s easy to find matching standing fridges and iceboxes, especially from the same brand.

What are the pros and cons of buying an upright freezer?

In comparison to a chest cooler, vertical iceboxes give you more organisational capacity with their various compartments and baskets; they also occupy less ground space.

Additionally, standing iceboxes are frost-free, and they have better energy consumption than low iceboxes.

How long should my upright freezer last?

Nowadays, many people opt for a separate cooler’s convenience and extra capacity to store their food.

This allows them to store more food for longer and create more efficiency in the home. For example, investing in a standing icebox can last for up to 20 years; on average, they last around 11 years.

What is a chest freezer?

Unlike a standing icebox, a chest freezer opens horizontally from the top. As a result, a chest cooler is much lower than a standing icebox.

It has fewer compartments and storage facilities, making it harder to reach your frozen food. A chest cooler also uses more floor space and is more awkward to clean.

Do upright freezers have a manufacturer’s warranty?

Yes. Depending on the brand, you can expect your standing icebox to have a warranty of between 2 and 5 years. Contact your nearest store for details.